Any opinions on trying to swim at the beach with one of these things on? (In rough water/waves at Lake Michigan-- including diving into waves)?
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Any Body Glove product is a quality piece of equipment. This model allows ample mobility and freedom of movement with little 'ride-up. It also has a high buoyancy factor, giving peace of mind for a MOB victim, if necessary. Please keep in mind, a PFD is no substitute for knowing how to swim. It's to be thought of, as an aid for an incident in water, used to assist to wearer.
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The vest I ordered was too small and seemed very stiff. I doubt if you could swim in it because it basically keeps your head and shoulders out of the water; I guess, just as a lifejacket is suppose to do. I hope this helps you with your decision.
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Amazon sent me an email to answer this and I can't but I can say that the wetsuit is thick enough to work. We went to lake Michigan this summer and the water was very cold (I never went in) but my incredibly wussy, wimpy daughter did and was warm enough in it! :)
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I use for lap swimming. You'll need to dork around with ear phones to find ones that work best with your ears. I'd like to try the wrap phones instead of the "dangle" wires just to see. Clips nicely to goggle strap. There is a period of trial and error, getting your playlist, volume adjusted-- but I'm 50- after a few on & offs in the pool I'm a pro and love it. I use it kayaking and while doing house work, walking. It's a great tool!
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In short, ok. It's not designed to get wet at all. That said , there's a ton of YouTube videos about pontoons and floats and such. There is a company that will actually coat the electronics to waterproof them as well. On a practical note, I crashed mine into my pool one day... With my go pro hero 3 uncased attached! I was trying to get some low angle who's of my rottweiller barking at it, and the prop wash made it unstable enough that the skids followed by the camera went into the water. Two props made it in but then I hit full power and it actually pulled up out of the water and righted itself. The camera stopped when it hit the water. I landed it and blew everything out w compressed air, 30 min later back flying, 4 hours later filming again as well! I wouldn't be so aggressive in salt water or where I couldn't get it quick, and I think it's gonna fly w the camera cased as much as possible. It's worth theflight time sacrifice for the safety of the cam. Buy it! It's awesome!
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Yes! I used it for tough Mudder, I went through mud, swam through tons of water, and it gave no problems at all,
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I only swim with this radio (back stroke, front crawl etc) and it has been my 'go to' radio for full immersion swimming therefore you should have no problem at all if you fall into the drink. I am very happy with this product and haven't had any problems with the radio being fully immersed in water.
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Hi Julie, this is a fantastic swim mask, but it would be terrible for snorkeling. I completly agree with the other answers.Good luck.
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I didn't use mine long enough to get wet bc I hated it! But I have a few relatives that use theirs & they kept dry to spills & baby slobbers however I don't know anyone who actually took it underwater!
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I don't think that would be a good idea. It doesn't have any protective covering or anything. They make some that are much more expensive for swimming. The buttons on this don't have any rubber around them to keep water from going in to the circuit board and battery. You could get it and wrap it or something.
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Yes, I wore mine in the pool & lake several times and it worked just fine. However, after I changed the battery in the HRM, I haven't worn it in the water.
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Yes. It is not made to swim but things like drop in water/rain/splash is not going to harm it. It got washed in washer and battery got weak but still ok, next time I will open and dry it immediately lol.
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I purchased this to use while riding waves at the beach or in water. A friend had one and my sons & I had to have one for all our Hawaii trip...cant wait to record the beautiful tropical life. You'll love it if you are in the water.
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Be sure to do the water test EVRY time before you are going in the water. I take it kayaking usually but the other day I went swimming a little and it did great! I wouldn't trust it diving deep or staying wet for a long time but I wouldn't ANY CASE!
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I have never been there, but in imagining it, I might want something a little more substantial. Also, if you will be paddling over some distance, this really doesn't do great cutting through flat water at a reasonable speed. It is great if you have a current to take you along.
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I used mine right out of the box but have yet to go swimming with it. Not sure it's waterproof!
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Sorry for the delay in responding. Absolutely can be used at the beach. I got it for my 4 yr old grandson. You can't really float on your back You kind of bob in the water. Works great. Only thing is that the vinyl ripped right away, but remember boys are rougher on things than girls. I had bought another life vest at Sams Club. Think I would go that route instead when I buy one this summer. He needs a bigger size.